Question

A 48-year-old patient with cardiac arrhythmia is prescribed amiodarone (Cordarone®). The client calls the nurse line asking the nurse what to do since he missed a dose of the medication that morning. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide the client?

Accepted Answer

Restart dosing the next day.

Answer

Skip two days of the medication and restart dosing the following day.

Answer

Take double your normal dose.

Answer

Take the missed dose now and another dose in six hours.

Question 38 - Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam